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Toddler Storytime
Thu, April 24, 2025
10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Fun stories and sing-alongs for early literacy development! Ages 1-3 recommended.
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Adventures in Playland! Preschool Play Party
Thu, April 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
Explore a rotating thematic collection of imaginative play based toys specifically curated by Free Library Children's librarians! Playtime in the library promotes healthy brain development, builds exploration, language, social and physical skills, encourages creativity, and provides…
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Movement Adventure with Thembi Palmer!
Thu, April 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Katharine Drexel Library
Move through the story Going on a Bear Hunt with actions, exercise, dance, and yoga. Dramatic and pretend play will keep little ones engaged, while giving them a workout for the body and the mind! For preschoolers ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult.
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PA One Book Storytime – “Arlo Draws an Octopus”
Thu, April 24, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Wynnefield Library
Come join us for a special storytime featuring the 2025 PA One Book selection, “Arlo Draws an Octopus.” Limited amount of copies of the book will be given out at the end of the program. Celebrating its 20th consecutive year, The Pennsylvania One Book initiative is a…
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Show & Tell Nature for Preschoolers
Thu, April 24, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Brian Rudnick, the "Pocket Guide", presents a Show and Tell of interesting and unusual nature-related specimens he pulls out of his pockets. This program concludes with a nature craft. Craft supplies are limited; first come, first served.
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Claymobile at the Library
Thu, April 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join the Claymobile for a hands-on clay-making experience at the library! In this workshop, The Clay Studio's teaching artists will help participants explore their creativity and imagination while learning how to sculpt and decorate clay. No experience needed, and all materials will be…
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Library Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library
We’ve filled our meeting room with toys good for a range of ages. Come and socialize in the comfort of the library! Groups can call to arrange a separate visit at 215-686-1766. Fridays at 10:00 AM
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Clark Park Storytime
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Bring a blanket & snack and meet us at 43rd St. & Chester Ave. near the Clark Park playground for stories, songs, fun & bubbles! In case of rain, storytime will be held at the Walnut Street West library at 201 South 40th Street; please check our socials for day-of updates. All ages…
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Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library
Join Mr. John for an hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays, with a playgroup after, every Friday morning!
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Storytime
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:15 A.M.
Whitman Library
Join Whitman Librarian Ms. Rachel for storytime in the library meeting room! Sharing songs, stories, and rhymes will help develop a love of reading from an early age. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their accompanying caregivers. For day-of event cancellation or updates…
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
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Parkway Central Library
Join Scout for stories, songs, and rhymes, and stay for playtime afterwards! Intended for our friends ages 6 and under and their caregivers. In good weather, this program will be held outdoors in Shakespeare Park, directly across the street from the library's main entrance. In…
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Read, Baby, Ready: Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen on Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Bubbles will end storytime. Then stay after for our playgroup! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from The William…
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Storytime with Mr. Paul
Fri, April 25, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
Join Mr. Paul for some seasonal stories! "It Looked Like Spilt Milk" by Charles Shaw This program is for Preschool age children.
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Family Storytime
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Widener Library
Description: Join Ms. Adrianna for stories, songs, and rhymes every Friday at 11am! This Storytime is best for children 3-5, but all family members are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us every Friday for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! Stay after storytime for playgroup. This program is for babies and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Read, Baby, Read is made possible by a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation.
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Preschool Storytime & Playgroup
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday! Enjoy stories, rhythms, and songs. Stay after Storytime for playgroup. This program is intended for ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
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Preschool Storytime
Fri, April 25, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more! For children ages 2 to 5, along with an adult caregiver. Siblings are always welcome. Daycares and other groups should call the library to arrange their own special appointment.
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Builder Club: For Kids of All ages
Fri, April 25, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Do you love LEGOS, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs or anything you can build? If so, then stop by Builder Club to construct your wildest dreams! All ages welcome; toddlers will have their own space to build with age-appropriate blocks.
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Philadelphia City Nature Challenge Bioblitz
Fri, April 25, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Be a part of the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge! Between April 25 and April 28th, Philadelphia and it's adjacent counties will be competing against other cities in the world to see who can find the most species in their regions. Today, join us for a nature exploration of plants, bugs,…
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Snakes Alive!
Fri, April 25, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Snake expert Scott Prior will bring some of his large collection of live snakes - all harmless! He will share interesting facts about them and dispel some of the hype and negativity surrounding snakes. If you are brave enough, you can pet them! Space may be limited. For all ages.